Fire crews have responded to a fire start north of Green’s Peak in the Mineral C area and is about a half acre in size, cause not determined. Springerville Ranger District Fire crews and Vernon Fire are on scene. A helicopter had been ordered to do bucket work along with a dozer and water tender. The legal location is: 9N, 26E, Sec. 17. Smoke will be highly visible from both Hwys 260 and 60.
Update: Perimeter line is around fire and crews are performing mop up.